❓ Opposition questions Premier about potential conflict of interest of Minister for Mines and Petroleum due to his wife's shareholdings in BHP Billiton and Woodside. Premier defends the Minister, stating the interest was declared and advice sought.
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MINISTER FOR MINES AND PETROLEUM — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
(1) At the time the Premier appointed Hon Norman Moore as the Minister for Mines and Petroleum was he aware of Mr Moore’s serious conflict of interest in the portfolio arising from his and his wife’s ownership of BHP Billiton and Woodside Petroleum shares and his role as trustee of their superannuation fund? (2) Will the Premier confirm that the minister has been excluded from all cabinet discussions and ministerial decisions that involve BHP Billiton Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Ltd and their partners and competitors due to this serious conflict of interest? (3) Will the Premier tell the house that his inaction on this issue is making a mockery of his government’s claim to accountability and high standards in government? Mr C.J. BARNETT
(1) At the time the Premier appointed Hon Norman Moore as the Minister for Mines and Petroleum was he aware of Mr Moore’s serious conflict of interest in the portfolio arising from his and his wife’s ownership of BHP Billiton and Woodside Petroleum shares and his role as trustee of their superannuation fund? (2) Will the Premier confirm that the minister has been excluded from all cabinet discussions and ministerial decisions that involve BHP Billiton Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Ltd and their partners and competitors due to this serious conflict of interest? (3) Will the Premier tell the house that his inaction on this issue is making a mockery of his government’s claim to accountability and high standards in government? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
(2) Will the Premier confirm that the minister has been excluded from all cabinet discussions and ministerial decisions that involve BHP Billiton Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Ltd and their partners and competitors due to this serious conflict of interest? (3) Will the Premier tell the house that his inaction on this issue is making a mockery of his government’s claim to accountability and high standards in government? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
(3) Will the Premier tell the house that his inaction on this issue is making a mockery of his government’s claim to accountability and high standards in government? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
(1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
(2) Will the Premier confirm that the minister has been excluded from all cabinet discussions and ministerial decisions that involve BHP Billiton Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Ltd and their partners and competitors due to this serious conflict of interest? (3) Will the Premier tell the house that his inaction on this issue is making a mockery of his government’s claim to accountability and high standards in government? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
(3) Will the Premier tell the house that his inaction on this issue is making a mockery of his government’s claim to accountability and high standards in government? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
(1)-(3) Conflict of interest—what an interesting issue for the Leader of the Opposition to raise. First, yes, I was aware of shareholdings in a number of companies, including Woodside and BHP. I do not know why the opposition has such a problem with successful women. The shareholdings are the property of Mrs Moore. It would be known to many members in this place that Mrs Moore was an outstanding school principal for many years. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition can ask the questions and I will answer them. After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
After years of service to public education, Mrs Moore retired. She was paid her superannuation, which was put into an investment portfolio. I understand that 99 per cent of the shareholding in that trust is from Mrs Moore’s superannuation. Yes, Hon Norman Moore is a party to that trust, but the shareholding is the superannuation of Mrs Moore from her service to public education. Yes, they are married. Does the Leader of the Opposition have a problem with that? This is part of her assets, but Hon Norman Moore is a signatory to, and a member of, that trust. When I appointed him, he indicated that his wife had shareholdings. That is the case. The answer to that part of the question is: yes, I was aware. Does that exclude him from all dealings or has he been excluded from all dealings? No, he has not, and neither should he be. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The issue is that he declared a potential conflict of interest. The issue that then arises is whether he considers that will restrict his ability to make a decision or act in his portfolio or, indeed, whether I, as Premier, consider that that compromises his position. That is what he is doing. He has sought advice from the State Solicitor, and he is performing to the letter of that advice. Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr E.S. Ripper interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is a bit rich of the Leader of the Opposition to raise the issue of conflict of interest! I am looking at members opposite. How dare he question the integrity of Hon Norman Moore. Most of all, the Leader of the Opposition seems to have a problem because Hon Norman Moore’s wife was paid superannuation and bought portfolio shares. That seems to be the Leader of the Opposition’s problem. Hon Norman Moore made the shareholding obvious from day one. He declared the interest. The issue then is whether that will compromise his position. It is double standards. Did the Leader of the Opposition ever declare his conflicts of interest? No, he did not.
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